Divekar College of Commerce YOUTH RED CROSS WING was formed on September 28th 2012, inaugurated by Shri. Jayanth Kaikini famous lyricist & litterateur in kannada. The YRC Young volunteers can make a significant contribution to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable people within their local communities through Red Cross youth programme. This has been designed to involve young people as much as possible in the movement and its activities not only as workers and also as beneficiaries, but as partners in management.
*YRC PLEDGE*
“I pledge myself to take care of my own health and that of others, to help the sick and suffering, especially children and look upon all over the world as my friend”
Events to be observed:
| World Health Day | 7th April |
| World Red Cross Day | 8th May |
| World Blood Donors Day | 14th June |
| Geneva Convention Day | 12th August |
| World AIDS Day | 1st December |
Activities of YOUTH RED CROSS WING:
- Promotion of Health and Hygiene
- Service to others
- National Integration
- World Friendliness
- Relief work during emergencies like Flood, Fire and other natural calamities
- Literacy campaign
- Avoidance of Drugs
- AIDS Awareness
- Communal Harmony-Conflict Resolution
- Hospital Service to the wounded and Sick both in War & Peace
- Community Service
- Blood Donation
- Maternity and Child welfare
- Get involved in Pulse Polio/ Health Checkup Camps
- International Women’s Day
- Children’s Day
- Girl Child Day